A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2024 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution officially designates October 2024 as Dyslexia Awareness Month to highlight the condition and its impact on individuals across all demographics. The measure aims to promote public understanding of dyslexia as a neurological learning disability and encourage early diagnosis and intervention. By formally recognizing the month, the resolution seeks to foster advocacy and support for educators, parents, and people affected by dyslexia within the state.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jul 23, 2024
Last action Oct 2, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 2, 2024
How they voted
25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Oct 2, 2024
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 2, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (25-0)
house
Oct 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jul 23, 2024
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jason Ortitay
RRepublican
Co
Aerion Abney
DDemocratic
Co
Barry Jozwiak
RRepublican
Co
Carl Metzgar
RRepublican
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Webster
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
Co
Milou Mackenzie
RRepublican
Co
Pat Gallagher
DDemocratic
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